Finding Text
2024-004 Special Tests and Provisions Compliance Requirement (Material Weakness) - Repeated and
Modified (Prior Year Finding 2023-003)
Federal Program Information:
Funding Agency Title Federal
Assistance
Listing
Number(s)
Award Year and
Number
U.S. Department of Interior Indian School Equalization Program 15.042 2023; A23AV00801
U.S. Department of Interior Indian Schools Student
Transportation
15.044 2023; A23AV00801
U.S. Department of Interior Administrative Cost Grants for Indian
Schools
15.046 2023; A23AV00801
U.S. Department of Interior Indian Education Facilities,
Operations, and Maintenance
15.047 2023; A23AV00801
U.S. Department of Education Title I Grants to Local Educational
Agencies
84.010 2023; A23AV00801
U.S. Department of Education Special Education Grants to States 84.027 2023; A23AV00801
U.S. Department of Education Education Stabilization Fund 84.425 2023; A23AV00801
Criteria or Specific Requirement:
In accordance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act, the School is required
to conduct an investigation of the character of each individual who is employed or is being considered for
employment by the School in a position that involves regular contact with or control over Indian children.
The individual should be re-investigated every five years. The Act further states that the School may
employ individuals in those positions only if the individuals meet standards of character no less stringent
than those prescribed under subpart B – Minimum Standards of Character and Suitability for Employment
(25 CFR part 63).
Condition:
The School was unable to locate records indicating character investigations had been performed for all
employees in positions that involve regular contact with children.
Cause:
The School did not adhere to written policy regarding the storage of character investigation. Effect:
The School is not in compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act
requirements.
Auditor's Recommendations:
The School should ensure adequate character investigations are performed and documentation is
maintained in a timely manner to achieve full compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family
Violence Prevention Act.